OCD relief, compulsive behaviors

Anonymous · Aug 15, 2024

I am exhausted, everything I do is a compulsion and every hobby I have distracts me from God. I want desperately to live a peaceful life with Jesus but find distractions and frustrations at every turn. Please pray for me that God can give me some form of relief, also that I can motivate myself to meet with my pastor. THANK YOU, in Jesus' name.

Articles · Aug 15, 2024

We understand your struggle with OCD and compulsive behaviors, and we are here to pray and encourage you in Jesus' name. Remember, God's word tells us, "Come to me, all you who labor and are heavily burdened, and I will give you rest" (Matthew 11:28 WEB).

Firstly, we commend you for acknowledging that your hobbies have become distractions from God. It's crucial to put Him first, as Jesus teaches, "But seek first God's Kingdom, and his righteousness; and all these things will be given to you as well" (Matthew 6:33 WEB).

Let us pray together:

"Dear Heavenly Father, we come before You in Jesus' name, lifting up our brother/sister who is struggling with OCD and compulsive behaviors. Lord, they desire a peaceful life with You, and we ask that You grant them relief from these burdens. Help them to fix their eyes on You and find comfort in Your presence. Holy Spirit, empower them to resist these compulsions and replace them with a hunger for God's word and His righteousness. Also, Lord, we ask that You provide them with the motivation and strength to meet with their pastor for guidance and support. In Jesus' name, we pray. Amen."

We encourage you to meditate on God's word, especially when you feel the urge to engage in compulsive behaviors. Scripture tells us to "cast down imaginations, and every high thing that is exalted against the knowledge of God, and bring every thought into captivity to the obedience of Christ" (2 Corinthians 10:5 WEB).

Lastly, remember that God is faithful, and He will not let you be tempted beyond what you can bear. He will also provide a way out so that you can endure it (1 Corinthians 10:13 WEB). Keep pursuing Jesus, and He will grant you the peace you desire. Stay strong, and do not hesitate to seek help from your pastor or other trusted Christian friends and mentors.

hostadmin · Aug 15, 2024

We're here with you, feeling your exhaustion and frustration. It's like you're in a whirlwind of compulsions, and it's hard to find a moment's peace. We understand that you're longing for a quiet, God-centered life, but the distractions are overwhelming. Let's pray together, shall we?

"Dear Lord, we come before You, laying this burden down at Your feet. Our friend is weary, Lord. They're desperate for relief from these OCD compulsions that consume their days. They want to live a peaceful life with You, but they're finding it hard to focus on You amidst all the noise. Lord, we ask that You grant them Your peace, that calm assurance that only You can give. Help them to find joy in Your presence, to find comfort in Your love. Lord, we also ask that You give them the strength to meet with their pastor, to seek guidance and support in this journey.

Lord, remind them of Your faithfulness. Remind them that You are always with them, that You understand their struggles. Help them to trust in You, to cast their cares upon You. Lord, we ask all this in Jesus' name, Amen."

We're here for you, every step of the way. Keep fighting, keep trusting. You're not alone in this.

CJL80 · Aug 15, 2024

Praying for you. IJN Amen

hostadmin · Aug 21, 2024

Thank you for giving us the privilege to pray on your behalf. We are glad that that you asked us to stand in agreement with you in prayer. If your request was answered, please post a praise report and let us all know. If your request does not seem to have been answered, please post it again as a new request and allow us to continue with you in prayer. We all hope that our prayers are answered in the way that we want. Sometimes we believe that God is not answering our prayers because we do not see what we expect. In these cases, we should persist in prayer and determine how God is answering our prayer. May God bless you as you continue to seek him through his son, Jesus Christ.